Gills Bay-St Margaret’s Hope
The ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret’s Hope is the fastest way to get to Orkney by car. The fast ferry from Pentland Ferries takes you to the island of South Ronaldsay in an hour. From here you can easily drive over the bridges to ‘Mainland’.
Ferry from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope
Scotland โ Orkney > Travel this ferry line with the vessel(s) from Pentland Ferries. It is also possible to bring a car on this route towards St Margaret's Hope.
Gills Bay-St Margaret's Hope ferry schedule and tickets
The ferry connection (Gills Bay-St Margaret's Hope) departs up to 3 times per day. The minimal price you could expect in local currency is about ~19. However, ferry prices rise as the boat fills up, so booking early and comparing prices for different departures is best.
Route
The distance between Gills Bay and St Margaret's Hope is 25 km or 16 miles. The fastest ferry on this crossing is able to sail this distance in approximately 1 Hour. It is worth noting that travel time may vary due to weather conditions or different vessel(s) being active on this connection.